Research Study Assistant

Department: MED-Neurology
Salary/Grade: NEX/9

Target hiring range for this position will be between $19.00-$21.30 per hour. Offered salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Job Summary:

Performs biomedical &/or social-behavioral research by administering tests &/or questionnaires following protocols. Collects, compiles, tabublates &/or processes responses; gathers information. Assists in the preparation of material for inclusion in reports. Completes all activities by strictly following Good Clinical Practices (GCP) & all relevant current local, state, & federal laws, regulations, guidance, policy & procedure developed by the NU Institutional Review Board (IRB), Food & Drug Administration (FDA) Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), & the International Conference on Harmonization (ICH).

This position is in the Center for Circadian and Sleep Medicine and is responsible for conducting sleep studies (Polysomnography) according to AASM criteria for clinical trials and other sleep and circadian based research. This position is also responsible for conducting multiple neurobehavioral and cognitive test batteries across the duration of the work shift, and other tasks as required. The work period, start and end times for this position vary each week and will require weekend, evening, overnight, and early morning shifts to coincide with data collection and testing of research subjects.

Specific Responsibilities:

Technical

• Recruits study participants.

• Reviews & obtains informed consent.

• Schedules study visits with participants.

• Conducts interviews.

• Scores test results.

• Collects survey data.

• Reviews medical records.

• Consults with nurses & physicians to determine pretreatment & eligibility requirements of protocol from completion to registration of participants.

• Facilitates communication with key personnel & participants to maintain project study flow.

Administration

• Maintains detailed records of results which may include collecting, extracting & entering data; &/or preparing basic charts & graphs.

• Performs scientific literature searches in support of research.

• Completes portions of grant applications &/or documents associated with current local, state, & federal regulatory guidelines, requirements, laws & research protocols.

Finance

• Processes reimbursements for travel expenses.

• Monitors & distribute petty cash.

• Coordinates fund distribution among multiple sponsors and clinical sites.

Miscellaneous

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: (Education, experience, and any other certifications or clearances)

• Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree in a major such as social or health science or related; OR appropriate combination of education and experience and 2 years' research study or other relevant experience required.
• Must complete NU's IRB CITI training before interacting with any participants & must re-certify every 3 years.

Minimum Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities.)

• Proficient with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Communicates effectively both written & verbal
• Strong organizational skills / attention to detail
• Adaptable to changing priorities
• High degree of professionalism
• Diplomatic / uses good judgment
• Team-player / collaborative
• Demonstrates initiative and follow-through

Preferred Qualifications: (Education and experience)

• Prior experience working with Polysomnography, EEG, or sleep research
• Experience working overnight, weekend, and irregular work hours
• Experience working in academia, research, or medical industry
• Experience programming i.e., MATLAB, Python, R, etc...

Preferred Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities)

• Computer Proficiency in FSM/NU systems
• Experience in the set-up and performance of Polysomnographic studies
• Phlebotomy
• Coding/programming
• Current CPR/BLS Certification
• Proficiency with REDCAP
• Current research privileges with affiliated clinical institutions (i.e. NMH) are strongly preferred

Benefits:
At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful, competitive, high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts and more! Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/index.html to learn more.

Work-Life and Wellness:
Northwestern offers comprehensive programs and services to help you and your family navigate life's challenges and opportunities, and adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles.
We support flexible work arrangements where possible and programs to help you locate and pay for quality, affordable childcare and senior/adult care. Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/work-life/index.html to learn more.

Professional Growth & Development:
Northwestern supports employee career development in all circumstances whether your workspace is on campus or at home. If you're interested in developing your professional potential or continuing your formal education, we offer a variety of tools and resources. Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/learning/index.html to learn more.

Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics, including disability and veteran status. View Northwestern's non-discrimination statement. Job applicants who wish to request an accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance. View additional information on the accommodations process.

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